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Wong's Essentials of Pediatric Nursing 11th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 15 : Health Promotion of the Adolescent and Family Questions
Question 1 of 5
The nurse is assessing the Tanner stage in an adolescent female. The nurse recognizes that the stages are based on which?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In females, the Tanner stages describe pubertal development based on breast size and the shape and distribution of pubic hair. The stages of vaginal changes, progression of menstrual cycles to regularity, and the development of fat deposits occur during puberty but are not used for the Tanner stages.
Question 2 of 5
The nurse is assessing the Tanner stage in an adolescent male. The nurse recognizes that the stages are based on what?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: In males, the Tanner stages describe pubertal development based on the size and shape of the penis and scrotum and the shape and distribution of pubic hair. During puberty, hair begins to grow on the face and chest; the voice becomes deeper; and muscles grow in the arms, legs, and shoulders, but these are not used for the Tanner stages.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is caring for children on an adolescent-only unit. What growth and development milestones should the nurse expect from 11- and 14-year-old adolescents? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: B,E,F
Rationale: Growth and development milestones in the 11- to 14-year-old age group include minimal conflicts with parents (compared with the 15- to 17-year-old age group), a high value placed on conformity to the norm, and the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics. Selfcenteredness and narcissism are seen in the 15- to 17-year-old age group along with a rich and idealistic fantasy life. Abstract thought processes are not well established until the 18- to 20-year-old age group.
Question 4 of 5
What are characteristics of early adolescence (1114 years) with regard to identity? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Rationale: Characteristics of early adolescence identity include trying out of various roles, conformity to group norms, and preoccupation with rapid body changes. Mature sexual identity and increase in self-esteem are characteristics of late adolescent identity.
Question 5 of 5
What are characteristics of middle adolescence (1517 years) with regard to relationships with peers? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Characteristics of middle adolescence relationships with peers include behavioral standards set by the peer group, acceptance of peers is extremely important, and exploration of the ability to attract opposite sex. Seeking peer affiliations to counter instability is a characteristic of early adolescence relationships with peers. Peer groups receding in importance in favor of individual friendships is characteristic of late adolescence relationships with peers.